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Kroger has established a division in Nashville, Tenn., with Rick Going as president, and in Louisville, Ky., led by Calvin Kaufman. In addition, Jayne Homco has been named president of the Michigan division, while Erin Sharp has been promoted to group vice president of manufacturing.

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Kroger is acquiring all seven Hiller's Markets stores in Detroit, with plans to re-banner six locations and close one, according to Kroger's Michigan division. Hiller's Markets is known throughout the region for its specialty and ethnic food offerings, and Kroger hopes to continue the retailer's "decades-long reputation of great customer service and outstanding selection," Kroger's Michigan Division President Jayne Homco said.

Kroger said it will have invested more than $100 million in its Michigan division by the end of this year, remodeling and expanding stores in a market that accounts for about 5% of the company's $77 billion in revenues before fuel reported by Morningstar Analyst Ken Perkins. The Ohio-based retailer plans to spend a similar amount in the state over the next two years as well, according to Kroger's Michigan President Jayne Homco.

Kroger's Michigan division will discontinue the practice of doubling coupons, effective May 14, and lower prices on thousands of items within its grocery, health, beauty and other departments, the company announced last week. The company, which follows other retailers including Meijer in ending coupon doubling, will continue to accept printed, printable or electronic coupons at face value at about 126 Michigan stores, but less than 1% of shoppers are traditional coupon users, Kroger Co. of Michigan President Jayne Homco said.

Pocket Shop customers who order online or through the company's mobile application will have groceries delivered within an hour, according to the London startup. The service is limited to J Sainsbury products and the community of Camden, but founder and CEO Hemal Kuntawala says he wants to expand to other neighborhoods and retailers, including Tesco, ASDA, Waitrose and Marks & Spencer.

Portage Lakes IGA in Green, Ohio, is expected to be purchased by Buehler's Fresh Foods by the end of July. The 25,000-square-foot store, with 45 employees, fits a plan by Buehler's to open smaller-format locations.